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Practice Area Type: Personal Injury

Sacramento Parking Lot Accident Lawyer

Injured in a Parking Lot Accident in Sacramento? We’re Here to Help Parking lots look harmless, but accidents there happen all the time and they can leave you hurt and unsure what to do next. At Arnold Law Firm Accident & Injury Attorneys, we’ve been helping people in Sacramento deal with parking lot injuries for […]

Sacramento Child Injury Lawyer

Experienced Child Injury Attorneys in Sacramento The child injury attorneys at Arnold Law Firm Accident & Injury Attorneys have spent decades guiding families through personal injury cases. When a child suffers harm because an adult or institution didn’t act responsibly, parents deserve a legal team that knows how to take over and protect their child’s […]

Sacramento Negligent Road Design Accident Attorney

Negligent Road Design Accident Lawyers in Sacramento, CA Some crashes aren’t caused by distracted drivers or speeding. Sometimes the real problem is the road itself. Poor layout, sharp turns with no warning, intersections without lights or signs—these kinds of hazards can lead to serious injuries. When that happens, it’s fair to ask whether the city […]

Sacramento Electric Scooter Accident Lawyer

Electric scooters are now a common sight throughout Sacramento, offering a quick and convenient way to get around. But as their popularity has grown, so have the number of accidents involving riders, pedestrians, and vehicles. These crashes often result in serious injuries, and many victims are left unsure of who’s responsible or how to pursue […]

Settlement - $3,767,000

Truck Accident

A 20-year-old man who had been married for just 12 days left home on his way to work. He was driving on Pleasant Grove Road in Sutter County in the early morning when he came upon a slow-moving truck. As he pulled out to pass the truck, the truck driver turned left in front of him. The young man attempted to steer back into his lane but his vehicle struck an un-flagged piece of metal extending from the back of the truck. He died in the resulting crash.

Expert witnesses brought in by the Arnold Law Firm proved that the truck, owned and operated by a hauling firm, should never have been on the highway that morning. Specifically, the rear and side turn signals did not work and the rear-view mirror was in a poor state of adjustment at the time of the collision. As a result, the driver, who had failed to properly inspect the vehicle before setting out that morning, couldn’t see the young man’s vehicle as it attempted to pass.

The poor condition of the truck, its lack of maintenance and the manner in which it was operated were found to be substantial factors in causing the collision that killed the young man. The testimony also established that the man had been making a lawful pass at the lawful speed limit and acted reasonably when he attempted to avoid the collision.

The man’s 20-year-old widow was awarded $3,767,000.77, his parents were awarded $185,131 and the family was reimbursed $11,899 in funeral expenses. Though money is a poor substitute for a young man’s life, this verdict demonstrates that drivers who endanger the lives of others will be held accountable for their actions.